Reducing clauses with participles
Objective: Use participle clauses to express information concisely.
Explanation
An -ing clause often has an active meaning. A past participle clause often has a passive meaning.
Examples
- Walking home, I saw an old friend.
- Built in 1890, the house needs repairs.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
___ home, I saw an old friend.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
___ in 1890, the house needs major repairs.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
___ the report, she sent it to her manager.